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This ferry, passenger was built in 1910 by Wallace Shipyards Ltd., North Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
On August 24, 1928 this ferry, while under command of Captain Spracklin and owned by The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver, collided with the Canadian National Railway tug Canadian National No. 1 in Burrard Inlet BC Canada. The tug was so deeply embeded in the hull of the ferry that it took 30 minutes to separate them. There were no injuries on either vessel.
Owners & Masters
In 1910-1914 she was owned by North Vancouver City Ferries Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1914-1952 she was owned by The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1952 she was owned by Gulf of Georgia Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1952-1954 she was owned by Thomas S. Byrn (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1954-1967 she was owned by Nelson Bros. Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1977-1980 she was owned by Matsumoto Shipyards Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Spracklin (1928);
Name Significance
The initials N.B.F. stand for 'Nelson Brothers Fishing'.
Repower
Repowered with a 600hp steam engine (1957c)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- The Province (Vancouver BC) Friday August 24, 1928 page 1
